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The control box for the XLR is well hidden behind the dash. The actual controller can easily be unplugged and removed in about one minute, prior to service.
I have spent about $17.5k. The price of my S5 SB after negotiation was $64k. So $81k after everything, so I am at about a lightly equipped RS5 price tag.
Now for what it's worth, customization for me is about individualization. If I had an RS5, I would probably still have done similar modifications and topped $100k. Another thing to note, is that my car makes significantly more power than a stock RS5. That is not a huge bragging point though, as the RS5 still has the exhaust, aesthetics in/out, and the braking components.
Damn, I bought an S5, thought about going your route but wanted instant gratification and small details like the wider stance was more important and just got the RS5 instead, it even comes with more hrprs. in all seriousness, I know what you're going through. when I was younger, I did the same to my RX8 and my 4Runner. changed this, did that. Hell, I even dabbed a little with my A4. but man, as I'm older now, I'd rather spend time doing other stuff then being in a hot garage busting knuckles and fetching dropped screws in the engine bay.
You did great, but you don't need my approval. looks good, even the color reminds me of my RX8. I miss that Renesis Rotary engine. It was perfectly balance front to rear, low slung so it took corners just as good as it ate up oil and gas.
I'm excited for some new changes to my B9S5.
I will post a thread next week after everything is complete.
I have an EPL (European Performance Labs) Stage 3 Custom Hybrid ECU Tune almost ready, along with a TCU tune. The ECU portion will ensure that I am taking full advantage of all my performance modifications, while the TCU tune will get rid of the dreaded transmission issues on the B9.
I also have an HJS catted Milltek downpipe going in. I'll be ceramic coating it in black prior to install though.
The good thing about the EPL offerings is that they can be flashed from home with their cable/dongle. No need to ship out the ECU.
My replacement tires when the time comes will be 275/30/20 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+, interesting that the stock size 265/30/20 is a much less common size with not as many choices. Fellow DFW local, I am in Fort Worth.
My replacement tires when the time comes will be 275/30/20 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+, interesting that the stock size 265/30/20 is a much less common size with not as many choices. Fellow DFW local, I am in Fort Worth.
Always good to see a fellow DFW'er!
I'm in Addison so I am close.
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